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cranberry brussels sprouts www.createdbydiane.com

Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

November 21, 2019

If you’re looking to make a delicious new side dish, this is for you!   I love vegetables and am always looking for a new way to enjoy them,  so I thought I’d give them a “Thanksgiving” type of style, I sautéed jalapeños to give it some spice without it being too hot but to…

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Leave a Comment Filed Under: Savory, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: Brussels Sprouts, cranberry, jalapeno, jalapenos, Vegetable, vegetables, vegetarian

twice baked sweet potatoes with marshmallows www.createdbydiane.com

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 17, 2019

If you like sweet potatoes you will just FLIP over these twice-baked sweet potatoes, they are smooth and creamy and for added fun topped with toasted marshmallows.   I have always loved sweet potatoes! Seeing a tray of them topped with marshmallows on the holiday table would catch my eye first, Although I have a…

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Leave a Comment Filed Under: Holidays, Savory, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: marshmallow, side dish, sweet potatoes

quinoa taboullah (tabouli) www.createdbydiane.com

Quinoa Tabbouleh

July 30, 2019

I am a huge fan of tabbouleh, but somehow can’t seem to remember how to spell it (I thought it was tabouli)    I am the biggest Kabob fan and love all the side dishes too. Hummus, Tabbouleh the fresh lemon and parsley, garlic and oh the flavors go on and on. I have a…

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6 Comments Filed Under: salad, Savory, Side Dishes, Sweet and Savory, vegetarian Tagged With: Greek, quinoa, salad

great rosemary garlic potato salad www.createdbydiane.com

Rosemary Garlic Potato Salad

June 29, 2019

Summertime is here and that means lots of grilling and the age-old question of what side dish do you want…  this is the ANSWER!   This super delicious Rosemary Garlic Potato Salad is full of flavor, and the perfect accompaniment to your summertime meals. I’ve talked many times about how I love homemade mayo and how…

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7 Comments Filed Under: 4th of July, salad, Savory, Side Dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: garlic, mayo, potato, potato salad, rosemary

10 Unique BLT Recipes www.createdbydiane.com

10 Unique BLT Recipes

June 21, 2019

This is a bacon lovers delight… lots of yummy recipes to help you get your bacon fix!   Let’s talk BACON,  oh, so many options! Let’s face it, the classic BLT is amazing and delicious and the contrast of salty and crispy with cool sweet tomatoes along with the crunch of lettuce and some creamy mayo with…

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1 Comment Filed Under: low carb, Pasta, Round Ups, salad, Savory, Side Dishes Tagged With: bacon, cabbage, pasta, salad, sandwich, spinach, tomato

Lemon Dill Potato Salad www.createdbydiane.com

Lemon Dill Potato Salad

May 24, 2019

With the fresh flavors of lemon and dill, this potato salad is sure to be a pleaser!   Summer should officially be known as Potato Salad Season! This potato salad is made with Yukon gold potatoes, they have a smooth texture and delicious flavor. Mixed with homemade lemon mayo and fresh dill, this is a go-to recipe…

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5 Comments Filed Under: 4th of July, Sauces, Savory, Side Dishes, Sweet and Savory, vegetarian Tagged With: BBQ, lemon, mayo, potato, side dish, summ

over 12 air fryer items to try from www.createdbydiane.com

12+ Air Fryer Recipes

May 7, 2019

If you have an air fryer you’re going to love seeing all the things I tried with great results in the air fryer. If you don’t have one, you may just want to get an air fryer soon after seeing this!   Let’s start with what an air fryer is, it is a small convection…

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4 Comments Filed Under: Air Fryer, Appetizers/Snacks, Breakfast, Cookies, Dessert, don't miss, How-to, Pasta, Round Ups, Savory, Side Dishes, Sweet, Sweet and Savory, Vegetable Tagged With: air fryer, Brussels Sprouts, cheese, chick peas, chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, cinnamon, Cookies, dip, eggs, french fries, Mexican Food, Oreo, sausage, spam, tortellini, tortilla

fake thanksgiving dinner with stuffing and turkey meatballs with sides dinner in one hour

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs AKA: Fake Thanksgiving

November 18, 2018

Tell me I’m not the only one who loves Thanksgiving dinner, but secretly…   dreads everything! I didn’t always feel this way but there are no secrets here. I do all the shopping, all the prep, all the clean-up, and the dinner is over in about 20 minutes. I don’t like the stress or the…

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4 Comments Filed Under: Holidays, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: meatball, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Cauliflower Mash- low carb mashed potato option www.createdbydiane.com

Cauliflower Mash-low carb mashed potato option

November 16, 2018

Now I love potatoes, just like the next person… but when I’m eating low carb they are not hight on my priority list to overindulge in. This is a great option, take a look!   I’ve made this Cauli-Mash quite a bit lately and have found that I like the texture best when I add…

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2 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, vegetarian

cauliflower stuffing www.createdbydiane.com

Cauliflower Stuffing-low carb stuffing option

November 16, 2018

If you eat low carb, this option for a stuffing alternative could really help you round out your holiday meal!   If you don’t eat low carb, go right ahead and eat all the stuffing you like. There are many reasons why people eat low carb, health reasons, diet reasons, or maybe your just want…

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Leave a Comment Filed Under: low carb, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, stuffing

roasted pumpkin slices www.createdbydiane.com

Roasted Pumpkin

November 15, 2018

Pumpkins not only make really cute decorations and are fun to carve, but they also taste yummy too! This post includes a VIDEO on roasting the pumpkin so be sure to take a look!   The bright orange pumpkins always catch my eye as soon as the weather starts to change and the leaves begin…

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Leave a Comment Filed Under: Halloween, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: pumpkin, vegetables

Low Carb Cauliflower Salad tastes just like potato salad www.createdbydiane.com

Cauliflower “Potato” Salad

August 27, 2018

Side dishes really can make the whole meal great, you’ll want to make this “no-potato” potato salad pronto!   Ok, first of all this looks like potato salad. When given to people to try each one said, yum, I love potato salad! Now for the kicker, there are no potatoes in this. Can you believe…

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24 Comments Filed Under: don't miss, low carb, salad, Savory, Side Dishes, Spring-Easter, Sweet and Savory, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, low carb, potato

quinoa carrot salad with peanut sauce www.createdbydiane.com

Quinoa Carrot Salad

July 8, 2018

This has become my new favorite dish to bring to parties, make for easy lunches and to enjoy at the beach! I add cooked chicken sometimes too, yum!   It’s no secret I love Thai Peanut items! I have a great Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe here, and I often make it over pasta like HERE, but since…

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10 Comments Filed Under: FAVORITES, low carb, Main Dishes, salad, Side Dishes, Sweet and Savory, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: Peanut Butter, salad, Vegetable, vegetarian

easy low carb loaded cauliflower recipe www.createdbydiane.com

Loaded Cauliflower

May 29, 2018

Eating low carb can be challenging, but with some really great recipes you won’t miss out on all the high carb comfort foods.   This recipe will have you thinking you’re eating a stuffed baked potatoes topped with cheese, onions, and bacon, an all-time favorite can be yours now in this low carb option. Loaded…

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6 Comments Filed Under: Appetizers/Snacks, cast iron skillet, low carb, Main Dishes, Savory, Side Dishes, Vegetable Tagged With: bacon, cauliflower, cheese

garlic mushrooms, low carb, gluten free, healthy, diet food, www.createdbydiane.com

Garlic Mushrooms

May 2, 2018

Mushrooms are a great side dish, and these taste amazing!   I love how “meaty” mushrooms are, they are filling and taste great when they aren’t overcooked and mushy. This is a quick dish that you can whip up in minutes. These are not only great on the side of a nice juicy steak, they…

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1 Comment Filed Under: cast iron skillet, low carb, Side Dishes, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged With: low carb, Mushroom, side dish, Vegetable

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